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ReadCloud Limited has secured over 50 new school contracts for 2026, driving strong growth in its VET-in-Schools and eBooks divisions despite ongoing funding challenges in its Industry Training segment.

Energy Fuels Inc. has announced a binding agreement to acquire Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (ASM) in a deal valuing ASM at approximately A$447 million, offering shareholders a 121% premium. The acquisition aims to establish a vertically integrated Western rare earths supply chain, aligning with critical minerals strategies between the US and Australia.

Amaero Ltd has reported a remarkable 366% increase in revenue for the first half of FY2026, alongside key capital investments and formal validation from the US Navy, signalling a strong move towards scaled commercial production.

Dreadnought Resources reports a 36% increase in high-grade gold resources at Star of Mangaroon, secures $18 million in funding, and advances critical metals projects with promising drilling results and strategic partnerships.

Terra Critical Minerals has completed the acquisition of the True American Tungsten Project in Nevada, positioning itself to capitalise on soaring tungsten prices and supply constraints. The company plans extensive exploration in 2026 to validate and expand this historically high-grade asset.

PWR Holdings has secured a US$9.1 million follow-on contract to supply advanced cooling solutions for a US government aerospace and defence project, extending its involvement through FY 2027.

St George Mining reports exceptional drilling results at its Araxá Rare Earths and Niobium Project, significantly expanding its resource footprint, alongside a successful $72.5 million capital raise to fund ongoing development.

Norwest Minerals has advanced its gold and silver projects with significant drilling campaigns and a strategic focus on its high-grade silver discovery, leveraging soaring silver prices and new geophysical data.

Critical Resources has engaged SLR Consulting to streamline permitting for its Mavis Lake Lithium Project in Ontario, aiming to fast-track approvals and secure government funding. This move strengthens the project’s role in North America’s lithium supply chain amid growing demand for sustainable battery materials.

Impact Minerals’ associate Alluminous has teamed up with US battery innovator C4V to fast-track the commercialisation of its HiPurA® high purity alumina for advanced battery applications, marking a key step in its vertically integrated strategy.

Recce Pharmaceuticals has won a significant Australian Government R&D tax incentive, unlocking up to A$85 million for its synthetic anti-infective programs worldwide, including a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial.

Viking Mines Ltd is set to acquire six tungsten projects in Nevada, including the historically productive Linka Project, supported by a $750,000 investment from American Tungsten Corp. This move positions Viking to tap into critical mineral demand amid soaring tungsten prices and geopolitical supply risks.